Food that Contains No Fat, Sodium, or Cholesterol?

So maybe I caught your attention with a food that has No Fat, or maybe it was that it doesn't have Cholesterol? This common fruit found in most kitchens, is an ideal finger food for youngsters, it is easily digested, rarely causes allergies and contains these natural sugars (sucrose, fructose and glucose) which are released quickly into the bloodstream, giving instant energy.

The fruit is famous for containing potassium, which is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate blood chemistry, and improves carbohydrate metabolism by helping the muscles act efficiently. Without this potassium, and some sodium, your muscles stop acting correctly. Potassium is also known to prevent the blood's Ph from becoming too acidic. Along with potassium, this fruit is rich in vitamin B6, which helps metabolize more than 60 proteins and also assists in red blood cell production, as well as helps concentration and memory.



•The Banana can give you up to 17% of your Daily Value of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals, also known as harmful waste products in your body, and helps produce collagen, the building block of the connective tissues, such as tendons and cartilage that keep your knees strong. As well as vitamin C, the banana's magnesium plays a role in energy transport which helps you recover from fatigue.

And it's no secret that the Banana is a popular, healthy breakfast or snack food. The high-fiber fruit contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol, and it's a great source of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and magnesium. The potassium levels may help to regulate blood pressure and reduce stroke risks, as well as offer quick relief for muscle cramps. It is also known that bananas can help with sleep and nervous system health, as well as blood cell health.

Here are some fun facts about banana's:
•There are more than 300 varieties of bananas bred for cultivation

•The annual global banana output is 86 million tons

•Bananas are the fourth most important staple food in the developing world

•The average American eats 25 lbs. of bananas a year

•Bananas originated in Malaysia

•India remains the top producer of bananas in the world, growing approximately 20 percent of the world's bananas.

•Latin American countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico are the second largest producers of bananas, and the main exporters to the United States.

Who knew there was so much to fruit?